SHRUBS AND HEDGE PLANTS 
“HE entire South has many shrubs that supply color from spring to fall, but Florida and the Gulf Coast regions are 
especially blessed in the large number of varieties that thrive in this territory. Many that are only moderately successful a 
few hundred miles north grow and bloom freely in the Lower South. From the different varieties here noted you will be able 
to select flowering shrubs that will give color nearly every month in the year. If you are not certain about the selection, tell 
us your general location ‘and we shall be glad to assist you in making a suitable choice for year-round color. 
ABELIA grandiflora. One of our very best 
evergreen shrubs for foundation plantings, 
corner groups, single specimens, or orna- 
mental hedges. The small leaves are 
bright glossy green, turning to a beautiful 
bronze in winter. Its flowers come in early 
May and the plant is covered with bloom 
until late autumn. 
ACACIA farnesiana (Opopanax). A thorny, 
much-branched shrub that grows to a 
height of 10 feet. The fragrant yellow 
flowers come in small clusters. 
ALLAMANDA neriifolia. Evergreen shrub 
of dense habit. Large, dark green leaves, 
with deep yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers. 
Fine for the central and southern portions 
of Florida. 
ALTHEA (Hibiscus syriacus). The Rose of 
Sharon. An old shrub well suited to south- 
ern culture. The lovely white, and pink to 
violet, double flowers are produced in sum- 
mer. Excellent in groupings and specimens. 
ARDISIA crenulata. Compact, evergreen 
shrub with thick, dark green foliage and 
bright red berries in winter. Resembles 
American holly but is very dwarf in habit 
of growth. Excellent for shady places and 
also as a pot-plant for Christmas. 
ASPIDISTRA. See page 32. 
AZALEAS. See pages 19 to 23. 
BELOPERONE. See page 32. 
BERBERIS thunbergi atropurpurea. This 
excellent Barberry, suitable for low hedges 
and dwarf accents, is notable in summer 
for its rich wine-colored foliage. In the fall 
the brilliant red berries show up effectively. 
Semi-deciduous in north Florida, it should 
be kept pruned and bushy for best appear- 
ance. Illustrated on pa-e 6. 
atrocarpa. Another very satisfactory 
evergreen Barberry. It often reaches a 
height of 6 feet and has spiny-toothed 
narrow leaves. Fruit is jet-black and 
grows in loose clusters. 
BUDDLEIA (Butterfly-bush). Attractive, 
quick-growing evergreen shrubs producing 
flowers in terminal racemes somewhat re- 
sembling lilacs. They attract butterflies in 
great numbers and are excellent for cut- 
flowers. Illustrated on page 5. 
magnifca. Flowers rosy purple, in very 
large spikes. Blooms in spring. 
officinalis. Flowers lilac-pink in winter. 
BUXUS harlandi (Harland Box). This dis- 
tinctive variety has dark green, elongated 
leaves, rather square at the ends. It grows 
thick and round with very little trimming 
and stands more cold than B. japonica but 
is not quite as rapid in growth as the latter. 
It is each year becoming more popular as 
it is better known. 
japonica (Japanese Boxwood). Beautiful, 
compact, small-leaved, evergreen shrub 
for borders, hedges, and foundation 
plantings. Also excellent as a potted 
plant. 
IALLISTEMON (Bottle Brush). In April 
this plant produces long, cylindrical, brush- 
like flower-spikes which give it the name 
of “Bottle Brush.’’ The evergreen foliage 
is narrow and dark green. Hardy in north- 
ern Florida and southward. 
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coccineus. Red stamens and _ yellow 
anthers. 
rigidus. Bright red stamens. 
CAMELLIA japonica. See pages 24 to 28. 
CARISSA grandiflora (Natal Plum). Tall- 
growing evergreen shrub with fragrant 
white flowers about 2 inches across. The 
scarlet fruit is edible. 

CESTRUM nocturnum (Night-blooming 
Jessamine). A shrub 6 to 9 feet high, 
adapted to south Florida. The branches 
are curved and willowy, producing creamy 
yellow blooms that are fragrant at night. 
CLERODENDRUM thomsone. A twin- 
ing evergreen plant with long, ovate leaves 
and small flowers that have a white calyx 
and brilliant crimson tips. For pot-culture, 
except in the Lower South, where it will 
thrive planted outside. 
CLEYERA japonica. An upright, compact 
shrub having thick, glossy, dark green 
leaves with a red midrib. The new foliage 
is wine-red. Flowers are creamy white, 
fragrant, and are followed by red berries. 
In winter many of the leaves turn bronze 
or red. Cleyera stands moisture well. 
COCCULUS laurifolius. A viny evergreen 
shrub that will grow to 15 feet, or it may 
be kept clipped bushy and compact. Its 
dark green leaves are sometimes 6 inches 
long, leathery and shining, with lighter- 
colored veins. The black fruits are borne 
in clusters. 
COTONEASTER conspicua decora (Neck- 
lace Cotoneaster). Low, spreading, ever- 
green branches. Red berries strung along 
the branches like beads in a _ necklace. 
Astonishingly productive. 
francheti. A graceful evergreen shrub, 
completely hardy in the South. Leaves 
small, silvery beneath and green above. 
Of drooping habit, it can well be used 
where a low spreading plant is needed. 
Flowers white, followed by _ orange- 
yellow fruit. 
CRAPE-MYRTLE (Lagerstremia indica). 
This vigorous, easily grown deciduous 
shrub or small tree is sometimes called 
“The Lilac of the South.’’ It bears im- 
mense bouquets of bright flowers during the 
greater part of summer. 
Lavender. clusters of pinkish 
lavender. 
Rose. Deep old-rose. A favorite. 
Showy 
Watermelon-pink. Large bright panicles. 
White. Creamy white. 
DURANTA plumieri (Golden Dewdrop). 
An evergreen shrub with racemes of lilac 
flowers, followed by yellow berries that 
last all winter. Rather tender but some- 
times planted in northern Florida. 
plumieri alba. Flowers are white instead 
of lilac. 
ELAAGNUS pungens. An _ extremely 
hardy, fast-growing shrub. The leaves are 
silvery green, with russet on the underside. 
Flowers are inconspicuous, but in fall and 
winter the large fruits are very attractive 
and edible as well. 
pungens aureo-maculata. Has distinc- 
tive gold markings which makeit conspic- 
uous. Smaller in growth, never reach- 
ing the immense proportions of its 
parent; it retains and accentuates that 
random growth which distinguishes 
Ela gnus. Illustrated on page 5. 
pungens fruitlandi. A variation of Pun- 
gens with longer, more pointed leaves. 
Maximum height 10 to 15 feet. See page 
ile 
pungens variegata. Silver markings on 
the leaves instead of gold. Growth habit 
is medium slow. 



ERANTHEMUM nervosum (Dedalacan- 
thus; Blue Sage). A native of India, this 
compact, large-leaved plant grows 2 to 
4 feet high. Deep blue flowers are borne on 
dense, bracted spikes. Thrives on light, 
rich soil with plenty of sun and water. 
EURYA japonica. A low-growing, partly 
dwarf plant with elongated narrow leaves 
having a well-defined midrib of bright 
green. Small greenish white flowers are 
followed by black fruits. The plant pre- 
sents a fan-shaped aspect from two sides. 
Illustrated on page 5. 
FEIJOA sellowiana (Mexican Guava). 
A hardy, compact, evergreen shrub with 
foliage dark green above and gray under- 
neath. The purplish red flowers are often 
hidden away among the leaves. A very 
interesting plant for foundations and 
borders. 
GARDENIA florida (Cape Jasmine). The 
well-known Gardenia of the South. Its 
dark, shiny foliage and white, sweet-scented 
flowers have made it a favorite for many 
years. 
radicans. A dwarf grower to 18 inches 
having miniature flowers with typical 
fragrance; trailing habit. 
Now—Grafted Gardenias! The old fa- 
vorite Gardenia florida (Cape Jasmine), 
newer Mystery (fast grower with larger 
blooms); Hadley (winter forcer prized 
for cutting) are available in grafted plants 
to foil root-knot. In pots for easy moving 
at any time. (NoTE: Be sure not to plant 
too deep. Graft union must be above soil 
level for maximum results. 
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis. Fast-growing, 
showy shrubs with glossy, much-serrated 
leaves and gorgeous flowers widely trum- 
pet-shaped, often 4 to 5 inches across. 
Colors in rainbow hues, making striking 
effects. Adapted throughout Florida and 
similar climates if some attention can be 
given them in the coldest sections. See 
Price-List for varieties. 
In Grafted Hibiscus we have new colors 
and forms from the Islands and lovely 
hybrids representing the best of the do- 
mestic supply. Write for variety list or 
order an assortment. 
HOLLY. See page 9. 
HYDRANGEA hortensis. Ornamental de- 
ciduous shrubs adapted to shady and half- 
shady locations. The white varieties bloom 
true to color; the others may be pink or 
blue depending upon soil and culture. Pink 
blooms may usually be turned blue by the 
use of extra acid in the soil and blue va- 
rieties changed to pink by sweetening the 
soil with lime. Valuable as pot-plants in- 
doors or used outside as flowering shrubs. 
The different varieties cover a long bloom- 
ing season. Illustrated on page 5. 
Engel’s White. An interesting white 
noveity. A strong grower. 
Europa. Early; salmon-pink. An excel- 
lent bloomer that may easily be made 
biue. 
Gertrude Glahn. Beautiful dark rose 
blooms in immense heads; midseason. A 
really grand performer, Blues easily. 
Goliath. Another dark rose variety; mid- 
season. An excellent sort; it may be 
blued readily. 
Hamburg. This is a tried and true va- 
riety; early. Very striking carmine. 
GLEN SAINT MARY NURSERIES CO.,, Glen Saint Mary, Florida 
